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Hyundai and Kia have announced a couple of recalls in the United States following a number of vehicle fires. Kia will conduct a voluntarily “Product Improvement Campaign” that impacts 1,677,640 million vehicles including Optima (939,655), Sorento (425,662) and Sportage (312,323) models equipped with the 2.0-liter T-GDI and 2.4-liter GDI engines. These vehicles are from the 2011-2018 model years, with the exception of the Sorento which is from the 2012-2018 model years. According to Kia, dealers will update the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from suffering bearing damage. The update involves the installation of Knock Sensor Detection System software which acts as an early detection system for engine failures. As Kia explained, the software detects vibrations which indicate the onset of excessive connecting rod bearing wear. When this is detected, the software will cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp – aka the Check Engine light – to … [Read more...] about Hyundai And Kia Recall Nearly 200,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk, Will Update Millions More

Hyundai and Kia both recently issued big, and somewhat complicated, voluntary recalls in the U.S. for millions of 2011 to 2018 car models, which have been the subject of hundreds of reports about engine bay fires. Most of the recall, though, is just a software update to alert drivers that their engine might fail. Hyundai and Kia published recall statements on Jan. 16 and Jan. 11, respectively, which cover around 4 million vehicles total. Both recalls are separated into two categories: One for an engine software update, which contains around 2 million vehicles between them both, and a far smaller recall to evaluate the installation of high-pressure fuel tubes to the fuel pump outlet and potentially fix it. The recall to check the installation only covers about 100,000 vehicles per company, but, if installed the wrong way, fuel could leak from the tubes. The software update is a lot bigger in recall terms. The sister companies are calling it a “product-improvement campaign,” … [Read more...] about Hyundai, Kia Recall 200,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk, Nearly 4 Million to Update Engine Software

The upgraded 2018 Kia Sportage features a range of enhancements to cement its position as the brand’s flagship SUV and its best-selling model in Europe. The new Sportage pairs an updated exterior and interior design with new safety and infotainment technologies, as well as efficient new powertrains complying with future emissions standards. Upgrades to the Sportage range also include modifications to GT Line models. The car’s advanced new EcoDynamics+ 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain is the first to be launched as part of Kia’s global powertrain electrification strategy. With this development, Kia becomes the first manufacturer to offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and 48-volt mild-hybrid technology across its full model line-up. Kia will launch 16 advanced powertrain vehicles by 2025, including five new hybrids, five plug-in hybrids, five battery-electric vehicles and, in 2020, a new fuel-cell electric vehicle. More than 131,000 examples of the … [Read more...] about Kia Sportage Facelift to Arrive in October, More Details & Gallery

Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The new ‘EcoDynamics+’ powertrain reduces CO2 emissions by supplementing acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extending combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. In line with Kia’s aim to create innovative cars that are affordable for a broad range of buyers, EcoDynamics+ mild-hybrid technology offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio compared to full hybrid powertrains. The compact nature of the components means the technology can be integrated into existing vehicle and powertrain architectures without impacting practicality or packaging. Kia’s mild-hybrid powertrain is designed to fit seamlessly into consumers’ lives, with no plug-in recharging required. The Kia Sportage will be the first model to offer the new EcoDynamics+ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain later in 2018. … [Read more...] about Kia Confirms 48V Mild Hybrid, to Debut on Sportage in Q4

While some automakers have started ditching oil burners completely, others, such as Kia, continue to invest in new technology that helps diesels improve fuel economy and emit less CO2. The Korean automaker confirmed a new diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, which will debut in the Sportage later this year, followed by the third-gen Ceed in 2019. Christened ‘EcoDynamics+’, the new mild-hybrid powertrain is paired with a 0.46 kWh 48-volt lithium-ion battery and uses a new mild-hybrid starter-generator (MHSG) unit. The latter is connected to the diesel engine’s crankshaft by a belt, and under acceleration, it provides up to 10kW (14PS / 13hp) of extra power. Kia says the system can switch between two modes, called ‘motor’ and ‘generator’. In ‘motor’, the powertrain reduces engine load and emissions, and in ‘generator’, it harvests kinetic energy during in-gear deceleration and braking, using it to recharge the batteries. Also … [Read more...] about Diesel Mild-Hybrid Kia Sportage To Launch Later This Year, Ceed To Follow In 2019